Rapidus Could Miss 2 nm Mass Production Timeline Amid SRAM Issues

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According to a report by the Japan Times, Japanese semiconductor maker Rapidus might miss its planned timeline for 2 nm node mass production, as the company is reportedly struggling with initial attempts at risk production and trial runs; 2 nm volume production at Rapidus facilities will likely be delayed by a few months due to difficulties in 2 nm production, specifically with SRAM. SRAM consists of tiny bitcells that serve as the foundational building blocks for designs on one node, and without functional SRAM normal volume production is impossible. Other reported problems include dust and particle control impacting Rapidus cleanrooms—where the actual silicon is manufactured—to a point where production may be jeopardized altogether. Engineers are working on fixing both the cleanroom and SRAM cell problems. Despite these challenges, the company claims the 2 nm node will arrive on time without any delays, so the impact on its product delivery pipeline remains to be seen.

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Source: TechPowerUp · 11/10/2026 · View original source